Intern Position Description

Guidelines for Position Description

CBE faculty must approve the internship for college credit. While the position description can be brief, some specifics are essential:

1. Duties and Scope of Learning

Since an internship is a learning experience, the job content should reflect this goal. The job description should address the level of analysis and decision-making an intern will have and include at least one of the following:

Job rotation

Responsibility for special projects

Assisting a manager in his or her duties

Anything else that constitutes a significant learning experience

2. Academic Background/Experience/Skills Desired

Indicate the preferred academic major, experience and skills sought.

If there is a GPA requirement, please list it.

3. Supervision

Please include the name, title, e-mail address and phone number of the staff member who will be supervising the intern.

4. Salary and Benefits

CBE internships are a paid work experience. Compensation should be fair and competitive, with consideration for training and experience. Housing arrangements are the responsibility of the student.

Compensation could include reimbursement of academic credit costs for the intern.

5. Time Frame and Hours

Include the starting and ending date of the internship, the number of hours an intern will work per week and the total hours for the internship.

6. Application Process

Provide a detailed description outlining the process for applying for the internship, including the application deadline.

7. Employer Contact Information

Please provide the name of the organization, the name and title of the hiring official, address, phone number, e-mail address and website.